Demographic Parity
A fairness metric requiring that the probability of a positive outcome is the same across all demographic groups defined by a protected attribute.
In plain language
A fairness test: does the AI approve (or reject) people at the same rate regardless of their demographic group? If 60% of men get approved but only 30% of women do, that fails this test.
Why this matters
Understanding fairness metrics like demographic parity is essential for setting measurable governance targets and meeting non-discrimination obligations. Your AI compliance framework should define which fairness metrics apply to each use case and establish acceptable thresholds for different contexts.
Relevance
GovernanceDemographic parity provides a measurable fairness standard that organisations can use to assess and demonstrate compliance with non-discrimination requirements in AI systems.
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